Merchandising Supervisor - Anchorage

Summary The Merchandising Supervisor oversees assigned merchandising team to ensure merchandising procedures and standards are being executed to Company standards and provides feedback to management regarding the team. This position works closely with our sales team to provide exceptional customer service to assigned accounts. Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor and make recommendations regarding sales, delivery and merchandising service levels in the retail marketplace
• Manage the Daily/weekly schedules to create efficiencies and provide top level service to our retail customers. Adapting based on Daily route volumes.
• Provide assistance with customer calls, complaints and issues in a timely manner
• Maintain positive relationships and direct communication with store personnel and sales and delivery teams
• Work with merchandising and sales team members on a continual basis to train, support and evaluate needs
• Develop and maintain positive, cooperative and team-oriented relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers and others you come into contact with throughout your job
• Assist Merchandising Manager with time keeping responsibilities within HRIS
• Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate department staff
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with those of the Company’s Core Values at all times
• Complete all other tasks or projects as assigned Key Competencies
• General knowledge of industry products
• Abilty to manage many personalities and motivate a team to be effective.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite People Management Manages Merchandising Team Work Environment This job operates in our accounts, mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work. Physical Demands
• Lift/carry 35 lbs. repetitively and up to 75 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Bend/stoop/crouch/squat/use arms/wrists/hands/grasp
• Climb stairs
• Work indoors and outdoors
• Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle
• Operate equipment Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary and may include weekends. Travel Local travel only Required Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required
• Minimum of 18 years of age Preferred Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum two (2) years previous grocery, merchandising, sales or retail experience
• Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience
• Previous leadership or management experience Compensation
• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees are also eligible for 80 hours of vacation every year and 7-8 days of paid holidays throughout the calendar year (depending on location).
• Hired applicant may be eligible for [incentives/ bonuses/ annual bonuses]. Classification: Exempt Reports to: Merchandising Manager #INDSM